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Yul-Gok

Yul-Gok...

Yul-Gok is the pseudonym for the great philosopher and scholar Yi I (1536-1584) nicknamed the “Confucius of Korea”. The 38 movements of this pattern refer to his birthplace on 38˚ latitude and the diagram (土) represents “scholar”.

Number of Movements: 38.
Ready Position: Parallel Ready Stance.

The diagram for this pattern assumes that the student is stood on line AB and is facing D.

Move the left foot to B forming a sitting stance toward D while extending the left fist to D horizontally.

Execute a middle punch to D with the right fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward D.

Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward D. Perform 2 and 3 in a fast motion.

Bring the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to A forming a sitting stance toward D while extending the right fist to D horizontally.

Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward D.

Execute a middle punch to D with the right fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward D. Perform 5 and 6 in a fast motion.

Move the right foot to AD forming a right walking stance toward AD while executing a middle side block to AD with the right inner forearm.

Execute a low front snap kick to AD with the left foot keeping the position of the hands as they were in 7.

Lower the left foot to AD forming a left walking stance toward AD while executing a middle punch to AD with the left fist.

Execute a middle punch to AD with the right fist while maintaining a left walking stance toward AD. Perform 9 and 10 in a fast motion.

Move the left foot to BD forming a left walking stance toward BD at the same time executing a middle side block to BD with the left inner forearm.

Execute a low front snap kick to BD with the right foot keeping the position of the hands as they were in 11.

Lower the right foot to BD forming a right walking stance toward BD while executing a middle punch to BD with the right fist.

Execute a middle punch to BD with the left fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward BD. Perform 13 and 14 in a fast motion.

Execute a middle hooking block to D with the right palm while forming a right walking stance toward D, pivoting with the left foot.

Execute a middle hooking block to D with the left palm while maintaining a right walking stance toward D.

Execute a middle punch to D with the right fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward D. Execute 16 and 17 in a connecting motion.

Move the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a middle hooking block to D with the left palm.

Execute a middle hooking block to D with the right palm while maintaining a left walking stance toward D.

Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a left walking stance toward D. Execute 19 and 20 in a connecting motion.

Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D at the same time executing a middle punch to D with the right fist.

Sparring

2 Step Sparring ( 1 – 4 )

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2 step sparring is designed for the intermediate student to learn more advanced techniques, also using the same timing and distance as in three step sparring, but with more varied attacked, allowing the student to develop various combinations.

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3 step semi free sparring is designed as an intermediate step between set sparring and free sparring. It involves three consecutive attacks and three blocks or evasions, plus a counter attack. 3 step semi free sparring should not be rushed, the secret is reaction force and quick, intelligent movements. This is where the true art of sparring is learnt.

Intermediate

Attack – Any Three of the Following Kicks. Front Kick, Side Kick, Turning Kick, Reverse Side Kick. Kicking with the Rear Leg First, Alternating Legs.
Defence – Any Block Suitable for Each Individual Kick.
Counter – Any Hand Technique.

Free Sparring

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Free sparring is basically putting waht has been learnt so far into practise. In free sparring there is no prearrangement between players, and both participants are completely free to attack and defend with all available means with one exception, the attacker must stop the attacking tool just before it reaches the target.In free sparring focused blows, speed, power, balance, and effective blocking, skilful dodging and attitude are all taken into consideration.